More flights to India

Muscat: The Indian Embassy in Muscat announced on Thursday that the Indian government will operate more flights to India from Oman.

“The Embassy is receiving a large number of queries regarding repatriation schedule. In Phase I, two flights from Muscat have been scheduled to Kochi and Chennai. More flights will be operated in subsequent phases covering multiple destinations. Passengers for repatriation flights are being selected from those who have registered with the Embassy. Priority is being given to persons requiring to travel for urgent compelling reasons. We urge everyone to be patient and wait for further announcements. Those who have already registered are not required to re-register. Embassy officials will contact the short-listed travellers. The Embassy remains available to extend any assistance required by the Indian community members in Oman,” the Embassy said in a statement.